Concurrent Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders
An Information Guide
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Self Help, Addiction, Substance Abuse, Psychology, Mental Health, Family & Relationships
| Author: | W.J. Wayne Skinner, MSW, RSW, Caroline P. O'Grady, RN, MN, PhD | ISBN: | 9781770526068 |
| Publisher: | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Publication: | March 15, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Language: | English |
| Author: | W.J. Wayne Skinner, MSW, RSW, Caroline P. O'Grady, RN, MN, PhD |
| ISBN: | 9781770526068 |
| Publisher: | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health |
| Publication: | March 15, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health |
| Language: | English |
A person with a mental health problem has a higher risk of having a substance use problem, just as a person with a substance use problem has an increased chance of having a mental health problem.
This guide:
- explains the symptoms and causes of concurrent disorder
- outlines the different kinds of treatments available, including psychosocial and biological treatments
- describes integrated treatment and how it helps
- discusses recovery and relapse prevention
- discusses family involvement
- gives guidance on how to explain concurrent disorders to children
This guide gives a thorough introduction to concurrent disorder treatment options, and sensitive and sound coping skills to help people with concurrent disorders -- and their families -- toward recovery.
A person with a mental health problem has a higher risk of having a substance use problem, just as a person with a substance use problem has an increased chance of having a mental health problem.
This guide:
- explains the symptoms and causes of concurrent disorder
- outlines the different kinds of treatments available, including psychosocial and biological treatments
- describes integrated treatment and how it helps
- discusses recovery and relapse prevention
- discusses family involvement
- gives guidance on how to explain concurrent disorders to children
This guide gives a thorough introduction to concurrent disorder treatment options, and sensitive and sound coping skills to help people with concurrent disorders -- and their families -- toward recovery.
